How to Make Chard Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chard tacos are a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy a vegetarian meal that’s filled with fresh flavors and vibrant colors. This recipe takes the traditional concept of tacos and gives it a healthy and unique twist by using nutrient-rich rainbow chard leaves as the taco shells. Chard, a member of the beet family, is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a perfect choice for a wholesome and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard, tough stems removed and leaves cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 1 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
  • ¾ cup salsa

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, Swiss chard, and salt. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until chard is nearly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove lid and increase heat to medium, stirring until the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat another skillet over medium-high heat. Warm the tortillas in the skillet for about 1 minute per side. Fill the warmed tortillas with the chard, and top with the queso fresco cheese and salsa.
  • Nutrition

    354 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 531mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 297mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 694mg